Hibbing Public Utilities Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
Hibbing Public Utilities Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,323 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.90¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Hibbing Public Utilities Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $84.50 | $55.67 |
| 1,000 kWh | $169.00 | $101.17 |
| 1,500 kWh | $253.50 | $146.67 |
| 2,000 kWh | $338.00 | $192.17 |
*Residential Service (effective nan, $10.17/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Hibbing Public Utilities Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | nan | $10.17 | 9.10¢ |
| Residential | 2017-01-01 | $10.17 | 9.70¢ |
| Residential Service - Senior Citizen | nan | $9.67 | 9.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Hibbing Public Utilities Comm rate history
2015–2025: +51% change in the average residential rate (10.91¢ → 16.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Hibbing Public Utilities Comm | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 193 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.53 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 55 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 193 | 92 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Hibbing Public Utilities Comm's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 31 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis | 211 | 53 | 7,769 | 2025-07-27 |
Hibbing Public Utilities Comm service area
Hibbing Public Utilities Comm serves St Louis County in Minnesota and 2 ZIP codes.
St Louis
Cities: Duluth
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Hibbing Public Utilities Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,255,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 110,663 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8543 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hibbing Public Utilities Comm's electricity rate?
Hibbing Public Utilities Comm residential customers pay an average of 16.90¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 4% above the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 6% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Hibbing Public Utilities Comm electric bill?
About $187 a month. The average Hibbing Public Utilities Comm home uses 1,108 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $169.
How many customers does Hibbing Public Utilities Comm have?
Hibbing Public Utilities Comm serves 8,323 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is Hibbing Public Utilities Comm?
In 2019, the average Hibbing Public Utilities Comm customer was without power for 3 hr 13 min (SAIDI) over 3.53 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 13 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Hibbing Public Utilities Comm before making decisions.